ESPN's Stein: Mavs possibly targeting Smoove

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I agree. You only trade Smith for another star caliber player. If the Mavs have something in mind, it has to be some sort of multiple team deal that sees us getting a very nice player in return. Marvin is pretty much progressing at the same exact rate as Howard, so it would be redundant to trade for a guy like Josh Howard. So if they want Smith, talk to another team that can send us a very good player, because Dallas has nothing we can use, outside of Dirk.

And I also agree that Smith should work on everything besides shooting in the offseason. Work on a go-to move in the post. Get stronger. And most importantly, get and plat tougher.

A three team (or more) deal is going to be hard to pull off. But you have to listen. I am of the opinion that very few players are un-tradable in sports. Smith is in the get max value realm, but not untouchable. Gregg Maddux in his prime was untouchable (why did the Cubs let him go?). Jordan/Bird/Magic/ all the same. In the current NBA the only guys I would not trade are:

LeBron

Kobe

Wade

Dwight Howard

Horford

Chris Paul

Deron Williams

Duncan

Parker

Other than that, as a GM you have to listen but be overwhelmed for guys like

Greg Oden (needs a season to see what he can do, may move to untouchable)

Brandon Roy

KG

Arenas? (if healthy he may go up a notch)

Amare

Mota Ellis (that kid is amazing)

Devin Harris (horrible trade by Dallas)

Loul Deng

Brand

Bosh

Deliberate Omissions from the 2nd tier:

AI (old)

Carmelo (headcase?)

Dirk (box of Klenex)

I can't think of more guys right now, but I am sure this sort of listing could be expandanded greatly

Does anyone think that Dallas may offer Kidd as part of a deal for Smith? Kidd is not nearly enough IMO due to age, but Kidd would certainly be a GREAT addition to the Hawks.

Horford had a nice rookie year, but to put him in the same category as some of those other guys at this point is premature.

[frosgrim]

Adding Kidd helps Smith and Horford but does hurt in shooting. Kidd, however, can shoot and is an all-around better PG than Bibby. I guess what I am thinking was, would Kidd be part of a trade discussion.

I wouldn't mind the Hawks trading Bibby for Kidd. I have no idea if Dallas would do this, but they have made worse moves.

[TheTrueSiete]

Adding Kidd helps Smith and Horford but does hurt in shooting. Kidd, however, can shoot and is an all-around better PG than Bibby. I guess what I am thinking was, would Kidd be part of a trade discussion.

Huh? Adding Kidd does hurt in shooting... Yes! Kidd, however, can shoot? NO!

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